The two maps illustrate the changes that have taken place in Liverton Docks between 1980 and the present day.
Overall, the area has been significantly modernized and transformed from a primarily industrial dockland with warehouses and ships into a mixed-use urban space with educational and residential facilities.
In 1980, Liverton Docks was dominated by industrial features, including three large warehouses, two cranes, and several docked ships. These facilities were distributed across the upper and lower banks of the dock area, with cranes situated near the ships to facilitate cargo loading and unloading.
In contrast, the current layout shows a complete removal of all warehouses, cranes, and ships, except for one preserved ship, which has been repurposed into a ship museum. The area where warehouses once stood has been redeveloped. On the north side of the dock, new buildings have been added: an education centre, a sailing club, and a children’s play area. A flood barrier and a bridge have also been constructed to enhance infrastructure and access across the docks.
On the south side, where a single warehouse previously stood, the space has been converted into a hotel, apartments, and a parking area, along with the addition of a river walk that runs along the edge of the docks, indicating an emphasis on livability and tourism.